PDFWAC 246-883-050

Theophylline prescription restrictions.

The board of pharmacy, pursuant to RCW 69.41.075, hereby identifies theophylline, or any of its salts in a solid or liquid form normally intended for oral administration in any quantity, as a legend drug subject to the restrictions of RCW 69.41.030. Provided, products containing 130 mg or less of theophylline per solid dosage unit or 130 mg or less per 5 ml of liquid forms, shall not be considered a legend drug and where the product contains other recognized therapeutic ingredients, may be sold or distributed without a prescription. Products with theophylline as the only active ingredient are identified as legend drugs.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. WSR 92-09-070 (Order 264B), § 246-883-050, filed 4/14/92, effective 5/15/92.]